Old testament theology : (Volume 3) Israel's life / John Goldingay.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goldingay, John, author.

Series:

Old Testament Theology ; volume 3.

Old Testament Theology ; volume 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Old Testament--Criticism, Narrative.

Bible.

Narration in the Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (917 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Downers Grove, Illnois : InterVarsity Press, [2009].

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In this third volume of his critically acclaimed Old Testament Theology John Goldingay explores the Old Testament vision of Israel's life before God. The first volume focused on the story of God's dealings with Israel, or Israel's gospel. The second volume investigated the beliefs of Israel, or Israel's faith. Now the spotlight falls on the Old Testament's perspective on the life that Israel should live in its present and future, including its worship, prayer and spirituality, as well as its practices, attitudes and ethics before God -- Publisher's description

Contents:

Introduction. Gospel, faith, life

PART 1. Living with God. Submission and celebration

Prayer and thenksgiving

PART 2. Living with one another. Family and community

City and nation

PART 3. Living with ourselves. Spirituality and character

Leaders and servants

Conclusion.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780830825639

9780830879236

0830879234

OCLC:

908512160